Polyester A-Line Midi Skirt from Germany
A knee-length A-line skirt made from knitted polyester fabric, designed for women with an elastic waistband for comfort. It falls under HTS 6104.59.8030 as a women's knitted skirt of man-made fiber (polyester), subject to category 642 restraints. The garment lacks features like drawstrings or ribbed waistbands that would exclude it from this heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab tests to confirm category 642 applicability and avoid reclassification
• Include commercial invoices detailing knit construction, yarn composition, and retail packaging to support heading 6104 classification
• Watch for visa requirements under MFA category 642; obtain proper export licenses from origin country to prevent customs holds